Scary Spice to be Mimi in Rent?- Page 4

[DaBlast]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 3:18pm

I've been a Mel B fan since 1997 and I think she is the best Spice Girl out there. I'm glad she is doing "Rent" and I hope she does a good job. The actual play itself will be here next week in Albuquerque but too bad Mel isn't going to be in this one.

[localonecrew]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 3:23pm

i guess the 2 i listed werent enough. ok, anyone in that hyena suit in lion king, the chorus dancers in millie, all of the dancing costumed people in beauty. the chorus dancers in 42nd street. the role of mimi is not demanding as she really only has one "dance " number, (which really consists of her doing a couple of steps on the railing and one high kick), and the rest is normal stage movement. she also has plenty of time offstage. its really not demanding at all. as for singing, she sings one full solo song and the rest are song parts or with the group.
as parts on bway go, mimi isnt demanding at all. i would be willing to say that one show for a lead dancer at movin out is like a week of mimi performances.

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 3:30pm

Shouldn't you be at your matinee right now?

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 3:32pm

OMG! This news means nothing to me because I know I will not get to see the show on Broadway. Well, I just realized that I will be seeing RENT on Broadway April 16th, Melanie's first performance. That is kind of exciting. This will be my first show on Broadway and I hope she is good.

[Gasoline]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 4:43pm

To all the "haters", why don't you WAIT untill see how her acting, and THEN say if good/crap she is? huh...

[nystateomind04]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 5:22pm

who said that this may be rents last year, and why?
i hope not, i need a chance to see it again, and its not in the cards this year.

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 7:02pm

I can finally give a review of a Broadway performer!!! I will let you guys know Saturday (April 17th)...is there a internet cafe near Times Square?

[sweeedboy]

Posted: 3/17/04 at 10:26pm

Going back to the age thing for a second... I really do think Daphne was 27 when she did rent. Now unless imdb is lying too she was born in 1969 making her 27 when rent opened. and about 34 or 35 now...hardly near 40 yet

[Karma76]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 9:41am

at the times square visitor center there are computers there powered by yahoo.

[localonecrew]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 10:01am

daphne was not 27 when rent opened.

[Karma76]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 10:04am

so she should be about what 60 now?

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 10:39am

good lord, people, Daphne is NOT 50, or 60, or however old you guys say she is now!! Why is it so impossible to believe she was 27 in 1996? That age sounds about right to me. I just wish people would leave Daph alone and sto pacting like shes some kind of dinosaur!! She's damn sexy, no matter how old she really is =)

NYStateofmond04 - Don't worry, people have been saying this is RENT's "last year" for about 5 years now. The closing rumers will never end!! Of course, at some point in the future, it will be true that RENT really will be in it's last year, but thats not for a while. Trust me, I just saw the show last week and it's in amazing shape!!!!

I for one and very excited about Mel joining the cast, and I just wish i could go up to NYC to see her!! oh well...

[localonecrew]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 10:44am

while i readily agree that daphne is one sexy babe, she is in her late 40's now.

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 10:57am

I'm sure you put her to shame you hot papa!

Updated On: 3/18/04 at 10:57 AM

[Karma76]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 10:59am

haha I was joking about being 60. Daphne is one hot babe and she knows it.

[localonecrew]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 11:00am

nope. she is easily one of the sexiest women i have ever met. not only in looks but in attitude as well.

[mamamia sammy]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 11:06am

Funny, I feel the exact same way about you!

[StateOfJade]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 6:07pm

Don't be naive, Princess. Just because it's an 'ongoing' rumor, doesn't mean it's not likely to happen. And back to Daphne. She's not a spring chicken. But she's gorgeous, an awsome performer, and a good person. Leave it at that.

[JasonX]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 7:55pm

Here are a few pictures of Melanie B, I am sure some of you do not remember her well.

Who cares how old Daphne was when "Rent" opened, the main thing is that 28 years old Melanie will be performing Mimi pretty soon. AWESOME.

[BwayTheatre11]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 8:01pm

Like I have been saying, I LOVE RENT! But it cannot last forever. I honestly feel that is will close in the next year or two. That's the life of Broadway...unfortunately.

[JasonX]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 8:10pm

We should take an opportunity and ENJOY it as much as we can then, especially if it could be closed in a year or so.

[localonecrew]

Posted: 3/18/04 at 11:24pm

after seeing those pics and having had seen her recently in person, all i can say is that she has a very forgiving photographer or a great makeup artist.

[JasonX]

Posted: 3/19/04 at 4:30am

The thing is those pictures are from 2001, while Melanie was in the spotlight, before moving to US.

You have seen her in person recently? Don't tell me she looks THAT different?! When did you meet her if you don't mind me asking?

[GirlfriendFromCanada]

Posted: 3/22/04 at 6:19pm

And now Drew Lachey, too!

http://www.broadway.com/template_1.asp?CI=35005&CT=38

I will say that Matt Caplan HAS been in Rent for close to five years, but if he's not leaving by his own choosing in the fall, that is kinda not cool. Shoved to the side once for money is one thing. Twice... I don't know.

At least Drew can sing. I think. Updated On: 3/22/04 at 06:19 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/22/04 at 7:19pm

I just read that about Drew Lachey. ugh... you all know it, but I hate stunt-casting. This is getting ridiculous.